County ProfileNM
Taos County
Population: 34,489 · 20 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
34,489
People
Median age
52.6
Housing
Total households
15,549
Income
Median household income
$58,950
Housing
Total housing units
21,250
Employment
Employment rate
51.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.3%
County details
Local time 00:52:33(MT)| Name | Taos |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 20total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 9 Standard11 PO Box |
| Area code | 505, 575 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 36.5771832, -105.6388781 |
| Land area | 2,202.4 sq miles(5,704.1 km²) |
Map of Taos county, New Mexico with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Taos County
Compare the largest cities in Taos County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taos | 6,474 | $47,304 | 1ZIPs |
| El Prado | 4,846 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ranchos De Taos | 2,707 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Arroyo Seco | 1,979 | $62,348 | 1ZIPs |
| Questa | 1,742 | $47,308 | 1ZIPs |
| Tres Piedras | 546 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Red River | 542 | $22,384 | 1ZIPs |
| Penasco | 474 | $45,833 | 1ZIPs |
| Carson | 460 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Valdez | 453 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cerro | 399 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Arroyo Hondo | 331 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Vadito | 258 | $62,083 | 1ZIPs |
| Chamisal | 255 | $37,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Llano | 251 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Amalia | 213 | — | 1ZIPs |
| San Cristobal | 206 | $78,472 | 1ZIPs |
| Costilla | 177 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ojo Caliente | 135 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Taos Ski Valley | 77 | $76,875 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Taos County
Review the most populated postal areas across Taos County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87571 | Taos | $57,575 | 11,650 |
| 87557 | Ranchos De Taos | $49,337 | 6,481 |
| 87529 | El Prado | $61,618 | 4,846 |
| 87556 | Questa | $52,546 | 2,259 |
| 87514 | Arroyo Seco | $71,556 | 1,748 |
| 87549 | Ojo Caliente | $56,134 | 1,216 |
| 87513 | Arroyo Hondo | — | 1,143 |
| 87553 | Penasco | $48,906 | 1,023 |
| 87521 | Chamisal | $39,718 | 899 |
| 87579 | Vadito | $66,244 | 795 |
| 87558 | Red River | $49,435 | 724 |
| 87577 | Tres Piedras | — | 546 |
| 87517 | Carson | — | 460 |
| 87580 | Valdez | — | 453 |
| 87519 | Cerro | — | 399 |
| 87564 | San Cristobal | $78,472 | 389 |
| 87543 | Llano | — | 251 |
| 87512 | Amalia | — | 213 |
| 87524 | Costilla | — | 203 |
| 87525 | Taos Ski Valley | $76,875 | 91 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS